Potpourri

Just some random schtuff.....

1. I have developed a love/hate relationship with Facebook. It definitely has its pros and cons.
What I love:

• I love that FB keeps me connected with those I care about. I love that when I go to church and see my fellow ward members, I feel a connection to them. It's easy to talk to them, even the ones I don't know that well, because I have a sense of what is going on in their lives. And they know me. The same with family, both immediate and extended.
• Along those lines, I love that it is a way to not feel "alone" during the day when I'm home with Meredith. I know there is someone just a FB click away. It's my virtual social circle.

What I don't love:

• Sometimes I feel dumb for the stuff I post. I mean, really. Who cares about some of the things we (I) write about? Why do I feel compelled to tell the world (well, my world) about that one food I ate at that one restaurant? Does anyone really need to know that I'm frustrated about something?
• It's impossible to tell a person's tone from a status. You may not know what they really mean, or in what manner you are supposed to take it.
• You're obligated to be "friends" with some people, even though you may not want to be.
• FB can induce hormonal meltdowns. I've thrown a fit over something someone has said on FB more than once, last week being the worst. Don't try to go figure out what happened - I deleted everything, so unless you were reading it real-time, it's gone. It goes along with my previous point. I was trying to show a little humor about something, but it got taken way out of context, and a full on debate ensued between two members of my "friends" list (neither of whom read my blog). Ugh. That was a bad night.
• I think sometimes we aren't careful enough to not post things that would hurt other people, intentionally or non-intentionally, myself included. I've had to fight the urge to spout off on Facebook, to be glad I didn't  at a later point when I had cooled down. I know I've said things I shouldn't have. We all need to be mindful of our audience. I don't think FB should be used as a sounding board if one's opinions have the potential to hurt another. If I've done that, I'm sorry. I think blogs are a little different - not that we should ever try to hurt our fellow men, but opinions are safer expressed on a blog than on FB, which is so public.

2. Thanks to the recommendation of a friend in the ward, I have discovered the joy that is Lark Rise to Candleford on PBS. You should check it out (if you're a girl). It's a nice story, and it is very well done and very well acted.

3. We find out on Wednesday whether Lundy baby #2 is a boy or a girl. I'm so excited! We originally were NOT going to find out (Jeremy's wish), but he came around. Thank goodness! I'm so excited to plan.